The long and wide
shapes of these boards are fast with a smooth glide in light winds. For
advanced riders, the longer, narrower shape combined with the inboard
heel-recesses and a strong daggerboard allows the board to power upwind off
the leeward rail.
New! The Rio M and L
are all-new shapes that are planing earlier and easier. The new shapes are
longer in the nose: the boards are stretched out to glide faster and transition
into planing mode smoothly and effortlessly.
As the wind speed
increases, the Rio S, M and L's extra wide tail provides the early planing, the
high speeds and the high performance racing fun that have made it a best seller
in the all-wind windsurfing category.
The Rio S, M, L
special features
FITTINGS:
1.
Nose carry handle for convenience.
2.
Integrated nose protector
3.
New! Longer nose with a longer, lower rocker - for more
longitudinal stability and more glide (Rio M and L)
4.
Full EVA deck (Rio)
5.
Long, wide outlines with extra volume in the rail midesection for
additional stability
6.
Centre carry handle
7.
Multiple insert positions offer tuning options for entry level/
intermediate/advanced riders
8.
Extra-wide tails offer easier and earlier planing
9.
Contour
deck makes it easier than ever to get into the footstraps
10.
Tufskin
construction
11.
Allgaier daggerboard system
12.
Side-cuts improve fin drive and release
13.
Tail cutaways improve speed and acceleration
RIO XL
The Rio XL is our
longer addition to the Rio range, offering the most most glide due to its
length, most light-wind speed and most longitudinal stability. It has good
sideway stability for beginners due to its 82.5cm width and boxy rails , but not
as much as the Start M and L.
This makes Rio XL the ideal choice for schools that base their methods on
classic gliding speed from the start. First-time windsurfers get gliding right
away, and at the same time they'll get hooked to the sensation. This is not a
board for planing, but a dedicated entry level board.
The Rio XL special
features
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Nose hole allows the board to be towed or safely locked
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Armour Tech construction: lighter and stronger than polypropylene
blow-moulded plastic boards
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Extra Long shape offers maximum light-wind speed and glide for beginners
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All-white finish makes the Rio XL easy to repair and maintain.
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Moderate width offers sufficient lateral stability for beginners
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Allgaier daggerboard system